Muhammad Hafeez counting on large Pakistani community in UK
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ISLAMABAD - Pakistan boast a formidable record on English shores – despite the conditions contrasting sharply to those in Lahore or Islamabad.
They won both the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 as well as the ICC T20 World Cup 2009, while they drew a two-match Test series with England last summer.
Preparation this time around has been less than ideal though, with Sarfaraz Ahmed’s side losing the ODI series with England earlier this month before being edged out by Afghanistan in their opening World Cup warm-up game.
But batting stalwart Hafeez is counting on the large Pakistani community in the UK to help them turn things around.
“Every time we come here, the first thing we get is the massive support. We always feel when coming here like we’re playing at home,” he said.
“The fans are very fanatic and they want us to get success. That’s what we’re here for. It’s a boost, to be honest.
